HVAC VAVE Engineer: Design for Cost & Performance

Key People; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Key People seeks a VAVE Engineer to optimize costs across HVAC products. You will lead teardowns, build cost models, and apply DFM/DFS while collaborating with sourcing and manufacturing to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires 2–5 years in engineering, HVAC familiarity, and Green Belt is a plus. You will engage cross-functionally and mentor junior engineers, supporting cost-out initiatives on complex assemblies.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 2–5 years of professional engineering experience; 1–2 years in product design/manufacturing.
• HVAC or thermal systems experience preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead teardowns and benchmarking to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Perform cost analysis and modeling of materials, labor, overhead, and logistics.
• Apply DFM/DFS to propose design improvements.
• Collaborate with sourcing and quality teams on supplier reviews.
• Support validation testing and ensure requirements are met.
• Manage small-scale cost-out projects and present business cases.
• Mentor junior engineers and interns.

Conocimientos

HVAC theory & thermodynamics

3D CAD modeling

PLM systems familiarity

ECN & BOM management

Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Inventor

Creo

Windchill

Teamcenter

Autodesk Vault

Descripción del empleo

Key People seeks a VAVE Engineer to optimize costs across HVAC products. You will lead teardowns, build cost models, and apply DFM/DFS while collaborating with sourcing and manufacturing to deliver measurable improvements.

The role requires 2–5 years in engineering, HVAC familiarity, and Green Belt is a plus. You will engage cross-functionally and mentor junior engineers, supporting cost-out initiatives on complex assemblies.